This biographical data was taken from the Federal Judicial Center [link] on Sep 27, 2017:

Born October 7, 1902, in Seymour, INDied June 12, 1983, in Arlington, VA

Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of VirginiaNominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on March 21, 1960, to a seat vacated by C. Sterling Hutcheson. Confirmed by the Senate on May 31, 1960, and received commission on May 31, 1960. Assumed senior status on January 1, 1974. Service terminated on June 12, 1983, due to death.